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A local medical practice focused on dementia and other cognitive conditions is expanding beyond virtual care with its first physical office in Tysons.
Sunday Health will open the location Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Tysons Professional Center, 8320 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 401. The startup began offering virtual services to patients in the D.C. area in mid-2024.
The practice is accepting new patients for in-person appointments through its website. On opening day and Jan. 28, nurse practitioners will offer free cognitive screenings to older adults, with a limited number of appointments available.
Sunday Health emphasizes early detection and treatment for people who have dementia, mild cognitive impairment or an elevated risk of developing those conditions. Its approach combines personalized brain-health plans with virtual services designed to provide continuous care between office visits.
“Our approach to diagnosing and treating dementia shifts the paradigm from reactive, symptom-based care to proactive, preventive management, much like the evolution of heart health decades ago,” Chief Medical Officer Dr. Doug Elwood said.
The practice’s services include addressing potentially modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, sleep disorders and social isolation. Clinicians also review medications to identify those that may impair cognition while optimizing treatments that could support memory and brain health.
Patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia can receive ongoing care. Sunday Health also provides education and resources to help family members and other loved ones navigate cognitive decline.
Cognitive screenings evaluate potential problems with memory and thinking. The American Academy of Neurology recommends annual screenings for people 65 and older.
Sunday Health currently accepts Medicare Part B and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia. It expects to join additional insurance networks early this year, including Aetna, Cigna, CareFirst and UnitedHealthcare. Self-pay options are available as well.
A 2022 national health survey found that 4% of adults 65 and older reported having received a dementia diagnosis. Dementia can affect memory, reasoning and other cognitive abilities.